April 27th, 2012
Posted in GALVESTON, Texas – A driver responsible for crashing into and subsequently killing two people and their dog on Galveston’s Seawall Boulevard has been charged with DUI manslaughter.
Matthew Green Shelton, 27, will be booked into Galveston County Jail after he is discharged from a hospital for injuries sustained in the crash. He and a passenger in his car are currently in stable condition at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
The accident occurred on Wednesday just after 6 p.m. when Steven Louis Hunt, 42, and an acquaintance were walking a dog on the Seawall. Both people and the dog were hit by Shelton when he lost control of his car.
The identity of the second victim has yet to be released pending family notification.
Those who are convicted of DUI can expect to pay costly fines in addition to other penalties, such as having their license suspended, having to install an ignition interlock device, or even going to jail. If you have gotten arrested for DUI recently, you can still contest your charges. Contact a drunk driving lawyer near you for help immediately.
Without the help of a drunk driving lawyer, you don’t stand a very good hance of beating your charges. However, with a skilled attorney on your side, you can rest easy knowing that your case will end with the best possible outcome. Your DUI attorney will investigate the incident to see if there were any inconsistencies between your statement and those of the police and will determine if you were unjustly charged.
There is only a small window of opportunity to fight your DUI case in court, so speak with a drunk driving lawyer near you to get started on your case right away.
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